Word Origins: Political Science Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objectives: Vocabulary : Understanding multiple-meaning words. Understanding language resources. Word Origins: Political Science Vocabulary…
Academic Vocabulary Introduction Academic Vocabulary plays a vital role in academic success. It involves using specialized words and phrases that are common in academic settings. By improving your academic vocabulary, you can enhance your …
Idioms Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Vocabulary : Understanding idioms. Idioms Vocabulary Terms …
Old English Word Parts Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objectives: Vocabulary : Understanding word origins. Understanding word parts. Old English Word Parts Vocabulary Terms Old English was the language …
Analogies Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Vocabulary : Understanding analogies. Analogies Literature Connection …
Noun Suffixes Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Vocabulary : Using suffixes to form nouns. Noun Suffixes Suffixes A suffix is a word part that is added to the end of a word. A noun suffix is …
Homonyms Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Vocabulary : Understanding homonyms. Homonyms Homonyms are different words that sound alike and may be spelled alike. Homonyms are distinct from multip…
Loaded Words Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Vocabulary : Understanding how to recognize loaded words. Loaded Words Loaded words express strong opinions or emotions. Some reveal bias , or pre…
Word Origins: Math and Science Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Vocabulary : Understanding word origins. Word Origins: Math and Science Many English math and science terms come from the Latin l…
Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objectives: Vocabulary : Understanding word parts: roots, prefixes, and suffixes. Roots, Prefixes, and Suffixes Affixes A prefix is a word …
Context Clues Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objectives: Vocabulary : Inferring meaning from context clues. Context Clues Vocabulary Terms The context of a word refers to the words and sentences surro…
Thesaurus Use Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Understanding how to use a thesaurus. Thesaurus Terms A thesaurus is a specialized dictionary that lists synonyms and antonyms . Tip To skim thro…
Compound Words Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objectives: Vocabulary : Understanding compound words. Understanding language resources. Compound Words Literature Connection In the quotation below, wheel…
Word Origins: Norse Mythology Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Examining words from Norse myth. Norse Mythology Word Origins Word origins , or etymology ,…
Denotation and Connotation: Loaded Words Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Understanding denotation and connotation . Denotation and Connotation: Loaded Words Loaded Words Loaded words express …
Word Origins: Greek and Roman Mythology Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Examining words from Greek and Roman myth. Greek and Roman Mythology Word Origins Word origins are the histories of wor…
Homonyms and Homophones Learning Objectives In this lesson, you will focus on the following objective: Understanding context clues . Homonyms and Homophones Homonyms are words that sound alike and are spelled alike but have different meani…
